Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - Fight week schedule including open workouts, press conference & weigh-in details

On Friday night Jake Paul will have the opportunity to definitively answer his critics when he steps into the ring with one of the greatest heavyweights of the modern era in the form of Anthony Joshua.

With one of the most controversial and highly-publicised showdowns in recent history upon us, here's a full breakdown on what fight week has in store.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - Fight Week Schedule

What is the fight week schedule for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

Tuesday, 16th of December - Fight Week Showcase 2 (23:00 GMT)
Wednesday, 17th of December - Final Press Conference (23:00 GMT)
Thursday, 18th of December - Public Weigh-In (23:00 GMT)
Friday, 19th of December - Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua (23:00 GMT)

Tuesday - Fight Week Showcase 2

On Tuesday evening, fans will be able to get a final glimpse of both Joshua and Paul as they complete their preparations with a public workout at the LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

An long-honoured tradition of fight week, public workouts allow fighters to showcase their skills in front of a baying audience of spectators and media.

Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions have often put a twist on the sport's honoured traditions however, and this week will be no different.

In addition to the open workouts for the main event talents, Tuesday's showcase will also feature three fully-sanctioned professional fights under the MVP banner, streamed live on the MVP and Netflix Sports YouTube channels.

• Luan Medeiros vs. Hugo Macias (6-round Lightweight bout)

• Shannon Courtenay vs. Jessica Radtke Maltez (6-round Bantamweight bout)

• Jocelyn Camarillo vs. Yazmin Martinez Jimenez (4-round Light Flyweight bout)

Wednesday - Final Press Conference

Jake Paul's ability to attract eyeballs to his burgeoning in-ring career has what has led him to the kind of opportunity that awaits him on Friday night.

Much of that has come from his mouth, with the polarising social media star always ready to deliver a scathing tirade on a moments notice.

Very few fighters have ever managed to get under the skin of the cool, calm and collected Joshua but if anyone can do it it could well be The Problem Child.

Expect some verbal jousting as the pair face the world's media on Wednesday. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube via MVP and Netflix Sports, and coverage is set to get underway at 23:00 GMT.

Thursday - Public Weigh In

On Thursday Paul and Joshua will take to the scales in front of a packed crowed to make their clash official.

Public weigh-ins will allow fans and media to get one last look at the two men before they make their way to the ring the following evening.

For most heavyweight weigh-ins, discussions in the aftermath will focus solely on what weight each fighter has elected to come in at, with various strategies linked with gaining or losing weight in anticipation of a fight.

Unique in almost every aspect, this fight also deviates from tradition with regards to the heavyweight upper limit.

As part of his contractual agreement, Joshua must tip the scales below 245lbs, a fighting weight that he hasn't occupied since his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.

Friday - Fight Night

All the fight week festivities come down to Friday night when Paul and Joshua will finally meet inside the ring.

The bout is set to go ahead as a fully-sanctioned professional contest over eight three-minute rounds, and both fighters will be required to wear standard 10oz gloves.

While the exact start time will be dependant on the length of the undercard bouts, the main event fighters are expected to make their way to the ring around 03:30 GMT on Saturday 20th of December.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - Full Card

• Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua – Heavyweight bout

• Alycia Baumgardner v Lela Beaudoin – WBA, IBF & WBO Super-Featherweight titles

• Anderson Silva v Tyron Woodley – Cruiserweight bout

• Jahmal Harvey v Kevin Cervantes – Featherweight bout

• Cherneka Johnson v Amanda Galle – Undisputed Bantamweight title

• Caroline Dubois v Camila Panatta - WBC Lightweight title

• Yokasta Valle v Yadira Bustillos – WBC Strawweight title

• Avious Griffin v Justin Cardona – Welterweight bout

• Keno Marley v Diarra Davis Jr – Cruiserweight bout